Everyone here was helpful with my gluten allergy, and they even had cookies! Feels very family oriented and the restaurant was very clean. Food was very generous with quantity and I will definitely be back:)! read more

Lil Pepper Gourmet is one of my must stop places every time I'm in San Diego for work. Don't let the long lunch line scare you away. They have the ordering process down to a science, and the line moves surprisingly fast. Just make sure you know what you want before you get to the counter because they'll ask for your sandwich, bread, and any modifications, and they're ready to keep things moving! My go to is the California Torpedo, loaded with turkey, ham, roast beef, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, red onions, cheese, mayo, mustard, and Italian dressing. The ingredients are always fresh, and you can taste the quality in every bite. This is definitely not your average chain sandwich. One warning... these sandwiches are HUGE! There are no cute, dainty bites happening here. I practically have to unhinge my jaw just to take a bite, and if you're eating at work like I was, you may find yourself facing the wall so your coworkers don't witness the sandwich wrestling match. Great quality, generous portions, fast service, and absolutely delicious. If you're looking for an amazing sandwich in San Diego, Lil Pepper Gourmet is well worth the stop! read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - California Torpedo - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amazing! We had Lit'l Pepper Gourmet cater a 70 person baby shower and it was so good. Amber was so sweet and helpful when planning the shower food wise. The sandwich platters were a hit -- very high quality food. Highly recommend them read more

Not very easy to get to, but once you're there... The TGI Fridays of out-of-the-way restaurants Super large menu, everything from salads to sandwiches to gumbo... Almost everything we tried was delicious Had the turkey CLUB sandwich and chicken gumbo, and it was out of this world We'll definitely come back and adding it to the work lunch menu read more

Amazing lunch place tucked into an industrial park. There are parking spaces although the lot is busy. Wide variety of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and I think they also have soup. Very fresh ingredients. Generous portions. They even include a small cookie and a few bites of salad ( I typically eat there but take out is of course an option). Prices are average. I have not encountered a staff who are any friendlier and more helpful than these wonderful people. I started trying them as they are near my new office location. I'm now having lunch there a lot. read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - Chicken Caesar wrap. Fresh and lots of chicken. - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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If you've ever driven past the Panera on Clairemont Mesa Blvd and thought that was your only option, keep going. Make those extra turns. Lit'l Pepper Gourmet Deli is located in a commercial complex around the corner. I ordered The Club, stacked with turkey, bacon, cheese and veggies. The sandwiches come with a chocolate chip cookie as well. The menu is expansive, including breakfast, salads, wraps. I have only tried the sandwiches, but will come back and try their breakfast soon. The staff is always welcoming, and genuinely happy to serve you. This is a true mom-and-pop spot, and will definitely add to the mix of my lunch and maybe breakfast joints. read more

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Great little place for lunch. The service at the counter was really friendly and kind. There are sooooo many sandwiches on the menu will take you a minute to decide what you want, but they are so nice and patient. I got the Barcelona Sandwich it was really good! Chicken, tomato Dijon, on ciabatta bread. It was such a huge sandwich had to take half home and keep it for dinner. lol I really want to try other sandwiches and prices reasonable for what you get. Fresh ingredients. read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - My sandwich - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

I enjoy a variety of excellent sandwiches and soups at this 30-year-old establishment. A totally family-run restaurant featuring catering. See truck in photos. Super friendly staff, great parking, and always clean. Free cookies with every purchase. BTW, B sure 2 try the Chili. 6: 15 AM until 1:30 PM/ Closed Weekends. read more

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The food is fresh hot and good!! It was served quickly. And the staff is very friendly and welcoming! Will definitely be back !!! Can't leave a photo cause I ate all my food. Next time ! Highly recommend this spot! read more

Great affordable sandwiches. Staff is very efficient and pumps out their sandwiches. Highly recommend read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - Menu - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

It was absolutely delicious, the service was fast, everyone was very kind. They are very friendly and it's a good place to go by yourself or bring a bunch of people with you. read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - Jurassic Pork, half and half firework and white cheddar poblano soup. - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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They absolutely crushed it with their gobbler sandwich. I saw it on Instagram and I had to go there right away and it didn't disappoint. They had juicy turkey, delicious stuffing, cranberry and gravy. It's honestly one of the best seasonal items I've ever had. My family will be visiting soon and I'm definitely gonna take him there to have one of these. Highly recommend.! ...... oh one last thing. The lady who took my order was AMAZING!! Great customer service!! read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - The gobbler sandwich! In all its glory - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for lunch and there were so many options to choose from. I went with the half and half: jalapeno chicken and the gumbo. The staff were very diligent and the way they ran things was tight knit. I got my food in a short time and the plate was filled. Good thing I didn't order a whole sandwich or whole soup because I definitely wouldn't have been able to finish. The place was filled with people grabbing a bite for lunch and that's how you know this place is a hit. There are plenty of seats and tables to choose from indoor and outdoor. I will be coming back tomorrow with the wife to try something else read more

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Excellent casual lunch place! I went here with coworkers for lunch and it's great for groups because you order from a counter, making it easy to pay separately. They have indoor and outdoor seating options. Be ready, because the sandwiches are massive! I ordered the club and was barely able to finish half; and it was so delicious. My coworkers got the cordon bleu, the avo, and the half and half combo of French dip sandwich and French onion soup. Everyone was happy and full, no notes. One coworker is gluten free and they do have gluten free choices! The servers were so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend for a great lunch! read more

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I can't tell you how many times I've driven by here and wondered what they have and if it's good. Then a few days ago my hubs suggested we try it as someone told him about the Chili. So we stopped by yesterday and ordered Sandwiches and Chili to go. Everyone working there were so helpful and friendly. Looking at the prices, I thought it was expensive. You get your moneys worth though. These are big sandwiches. I could only eat half of my Club. Chili is good and thick. They gave us cookie samples and they are delicious. It's very roomy and clean inside with plenty of tables. My only complaint is more of a me problem. The counter is high and I'm short. It was hard for me to see the employees when I ordered. It all worked out though and we were all happy with our orders. read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - #12 The Club aka The TBA - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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On a quest for a great sandwich and came across Lit'l Pepper Gourmet. What an amazing find and so glad I stopped in. Ordered the #10 Turkey Sun-dried and all I can say is: YUM!!!! You cannot go wrong with this place. They have an extensive menu of delicious sandwiches, salads, breakfast, soups, etc. The service was amazing and sandwiches are epic! read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - #10 Turkey Sun-dried - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

If you work in the area then I'm sure you know this gem. It's a solid deli that has delicious soups, salads and sandwiches. They're quick and efficient and the staff is always kind. read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - The Barcelona - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

If you know, you know this hidden gem is where locals and busy bees flock when the lunchtime hunger hits hard! Around here, everyone knows this is the spot to grab a sandwich big enough to tame even the hungriest belly. Large salads or breakfast for the early risers. They also have soups of the day ready for the fall season. Heads up though come lunchtime, it's a jungle out there. Think long lines, hungry hippos, and the sweet smell of sandwiches calling your name. But don't panic these folks run a tight ship. Lines move lightning-fast, and you've got options galore: preorder to save time, dine inside, or snag a spot on the patio when the sun's out. The setup is smart all the tables hug the edges of the restaurant to make room for everyone, and the parking lot is spacious enough to handle the crowd. These guys know their craft and are fully equipped to feed literally everyone. I had my eye on the legendary Sexy Boy sandwich (how can you not want to order that?!), but since I was on the go and it didn't look car-friendly, I'll save that masterpiece for next time. Instead, I went for one of their top 10 irresistible creations: the Pastrami on Rye. Fresh, crunchy veggies and perfectly toasted rye wrapped around a mountain of juicy pastrami it was everything my growling stomach had been dreaming of. Pure sandwich bliss. The addition of banana peppers gave some texture difference as all the flavors danced merry in my mouth. The cherry on top? The staff here are absolute gems warm, welcoming, and clearly proud of what they do. Just remember, they close early and take weekends off, so plan ahead, come hungry, and prepare to leave very, very happy. read more

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Gloria, thank you for making the best sandwich I've ever had in my life. Honest to God, it was absolutely glorious. Then I open it up and there's a side salad and a cookie too? I was not expecting that, but man, what a treat. You seriously made my day. Thank you thank you. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon. read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - Turkey #12 The Club aka The TBA Extra turkey - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

What a nice spot for breakfast and lunch. It is located behind Panera. Parking is easy. You order at the counter. There is space to eat inside and outside. We ordered the gumbo soup and a bagel sandwich. Both were excellent. You get a little side salad with each. The people are super friendly. I know they get crowded - but it moves quickly. The place is nice and clean. Plus you get a little cookie with your order. We will be back to try more! read more

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Great food, friendly service, and very nice atmosphere! Always have a great lunch there.

delicious breakfast croissant, and bigger than i was expecting!! good prices too. i also got chocolate chip cookies which were super good!! and then, to my surprise, when i got home and opened my takeout bag they included a small chocolate chip cookie. perfect thing to brighten my day! 11/10 recommend, cant wait to try something else! read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - croissant combo - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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We were on our way to the Zoo and went to pick up a few sandwiches. This place did not dissapoint! Check it out. Huge sandwiches! We got the Sexy Boy and the King Cobb This is one on those places where you take a bite and your eyes close, cause the food is that good. Did I mention the have cookies! Highly recommend the Carmel pecan. Helpful and friendly staff. read more

I want to hear with my co-workers it's walking distance from our Kearny Mesa office. We rarely go into the office so I'm not really familiar with all of the lunch spots, but I guess this is the top rated place by many of our co-workers. It's about in 8 minute walk which on a nice day is a great break from the office. It is a cute casual deli style setup. With a pretty tasty variety of sandwiches Kama soups and salads. I ordered the brisk, which came with blue cheese and caramelized onions. We also got a few soups to share, I was honestly so full I didn't even get a chance to try the soup. The sandwiches are pretty filling, specially for lunch so I took half to go. We all loved our food. Honestly this place exceeded my expectations. It also has a very mom and pop family feel, which just makes me feel really comfortable and welcome to. Highly recommend this place if you were in the area! read more

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Super friendly staff, BIG healthy lunch portions and big menu of sandwiches salads and soups. Take the whole office and everyone will be happy. Got the Berry salad and it was fantastic, 5 star lunch place, just a little tricky to find read more

As far as pastrami goes; this is the best of the best 10/10- get the sexy boy- thank me later. It's meaty, saucy and the peperoncinis make it absolutely amazing! I would eat it every day if I could afford it! The lady at the front is always super cheerful and nice! read more

Amazing little gem! Vegetarian sandwiches were flavorful & the freshly baked cookies were the best I've had in a while. On top of that, the service was great and the owner/manager was very welcoming!! read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - Feta Cheese The Roast - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

Went there again today and loved their roast beef sandwich. The service is fast and great. Food is consistent. Loved them!!!

This place has a great variety of sandwiches. Lots of tables inside and outside. It gets pretty busy during lunch, but the staff is friendly and efficient and does their best to get you out of there fast. The sandwiches are fresh and use High quality ingredients. The only problem I found is they are vert pricey. I got a sandwich and a big of chips and it was $22. I didn't even get a drink. I think that is very expensive for a sandwich. But if u don't mind spending the money I recommend this place . read more

Sandwiches & Soups Deli Breakfast & Lunch Order at counter and pay at register Restrooms inside Indoor and outdoor seating Parking shared with business Friendly atmosphere Fast service Togo and catering available Large selection Bread baked daily Free cookie with every sandwich Decent size read more

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OH. MY. GOD. First off, Amber... at the counter. You are a literal angel, the sweetest human ever! I'll get straight to it: BEST SANDWICH FREAKING EVER!!!! Ordering was easy, besides having to choose between everything but the Texan??? Are you kidding me?! Mind blowing. Chill space to eat too, inclining outdoor seating. read more

Great place for lunch if you're in the area. Staff is always really cool and they throw in a cookie with your food. Last time I went I went with the half and half with the chicken Cesar sandwich and the chicken pot pie soup. Both were great but the soup was super choice. Plus the have a rotating soup menu for real broth heads such as myself. Plenty of parking and they are super quick especially if you call ahead. There is plenty of seating inside and they also have a few tables out front. Definitely grab a sandwich if you work in the area. read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - Chicken Caesar Sandwich, chicken pot pie soup - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered typical breakfast and was surprised because it was much volume than I expected. It was really affordable for the dish, and they added some fruits! It was happy surprise! Bacon is crispy, Ham and egg are very thick and fluffy. Inside of the restaurant is clean and we can watch TV. It good for morning. They are kind and friendly. I was able to start the day with happy feeling thanks to this breakfast. It has big parking lot and is located close to a bus terminal. It is convenient to go there. read more

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I wish I discovered this place sooner ! Was recommended this spot from a friend. Me and my wife went. I got the turkey gobbler and it was incredible. Cranberry aioli sauce will hit !!! Especially with the gravy on top of the turkey. We shared the supreme breakfast croissant and we loved it. My wife got herself the chicken jalapeño and she loved it because she enjoys a little spice. I took a bite of it and it was yummy. We loved the food so we decided to take one sandwich home, the st Patrick sandwich. We took it home and it was still yummy. Restaurant was clean and the cashier was great which is always a plus. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Love this shop! My favorite is the The Hummus sandwich, so yummy and the staff is absolutely wonderful! The bread for the sandwiches is delicious!!! read more

I'm making my way through the Yelp top 10 San Diego deli sandwich places and Lit'l Pepper was near the top of the list. The restaurant is in an industrial/business office area off of Clairemont Mesa right near the San Diego courthouse and highway 163. It's not hard to find and there's plenty of parking. The deli is super cute with outdoor and indoor seating. I got a turkey club for myself and an egg salad sandwich for Dad. The staff behind the counter were super nice and very attentive. Both sandwiches were made really quickly and the orders were perfect. They even included some chocolate chip cookies! The sandwiches were both great with lots of fresh veggies. Very generous portions for the price! read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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We've already been here 3-4 times, (always has been great experiences, I thank my cousin for introducing this restaurant to me!) but today we had our 3 yo. The owner (I'm sad I don't know his name) complimented on how pretty our 3yo is. We didn't get him a sandwich or salad because it's too fancy for his palate and he likes plain things, but the cashier offered us a little fruit cup, which he ate! We both ordered a half sandwich half soup, I got the number 10 with spicy chicken gumbo, the husband got French onion soup (not sure which sandwich he ordered) Then the owner came by and said to our little, you should eat! Can I bring something? He made his own concoction of the chicken pot pie soup mixed with rice. And big surprise! He gobbled it down fast! He was so sweet and thoughtful he brought a cold water bottle for our little, we were perfectly fine with the tap water but I guess he wanted our little guy to drink fresh cold water. He was so very sweet and kept checking on us while we were eating! I will continue to come back here! read more

Best sandwich shop for sure any day of the week! Service is excellent and the ambiance is lively and fun! read more

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet - Colossal corned beef sandwich, special March item - Delis Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great little deli. The food is really well made to order. Tried the breakfast bagels, soup and sandwiches and they were all delicious. Very friendly staff and good prices read more

Only open on weekdays and they close early at 2pm sharp. I got there just in time before they closed. I got the half and half sandwich with choice of salad or soup where I chose the Thai roast beef sandwich which came with roast beef on a super soft French roll, cilantro, onion, jalapeno, and chili sauce. The bread was so soft and paired well with the really tender roast beef. The jalapeno was nicely spicy. Overall, it was a really good sandwich that was refreshing with quality ingredients that I liked a lot. As for the my side, I got the soup-of-the-day, one of which was lobster bisque. There were no lobster chunks sadly. It was a creamy tomato soup with notes of lobster notes. I would opt for a salad instead next time. A great deli, sandwich shop where I would absolutely come back! read more